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Best of John Kerry

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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with US Secretary of State John Kerry during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 13, 2013. The current situation on the Korean peninsula is at a 'critical time', US Secretary of State John Kerry told Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 13 as he arrived to seek Beijing's intervention in the crisis. AFP PHOTO / POOL / YOHSUKE MIZUNO

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with US Secretary of State John Kerry during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 13, 2013. The current situation on the Korean peninsula is at a 'critical time', US Secretary of State John Kerry told Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 13 as he arrived to seek Beijing's intervention in the crisis. AFP PHOTO / POOL / YOHSUKE MIZUNO

Secretary of State John Kerry talks on a mobile phone as he arrives at Sydney Airport on August 13, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel were meeting with their Australian counterparts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which was focused on regional security and enhanced military co-operation.

Secretary of State John Kerry talks on a mobile phone as he arrives at Sydney Airport on August 13, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel were meeting with their Australian counterparts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which was focused on regional security and enhanced military co-operation.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation and UNAIDS Breakfast

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U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA), UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe, and Sir Elton John meet after The Elton John AIDS Foundation and UNAIDS breakfast at the Russell Senate Office Building on July 24, 2012 in Washington, DC.

U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA), UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe, and Sir Elton John meet after The Elton John AIDS Foundation and UNAIDS breakfast at the Russell Senate Office Building on July 24, 2012 in Washington, DC.

John Kerry Chairs UN Security Council Meetings

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Secretary of State John Kerry listens as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks before a meeting of the UN Security Council on July 25, 2013 in New York City. At the meeting Kerry expressed American support for the the Secretary General's Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region.

Secretary of State John Kerry listens as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks before a meeting of the UN Security Council on July 25, 2013 in New York City. At the meeting Kerry expressed American support for the the Secretary General's Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region.

Secretary of State John Kerry waves to officials and guests before departing on August 13, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel were meeting with their Australian counterparts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which was focused on regional security and enhanced military co-operation.

Secretary of State John Kerry waves to officials and guests before departing on August 13, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel were meeting with their Australian counterparts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which was focused on regional security and enhanced military co-operation.

John Kerry Holds Trilateral Meeting With Canadian And Mexican Counterparts

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Secretary of State John Kerry speaks as he participates in a joint press availability with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and Mexican Foreign Secretary Jose Antonio Meade January 17, 2014 at the State Department in Washington, DC. Secretary Kerry hosted the North American Ministerial with his counterparts to discuss 'advancing North American prosperity, North Americas leadership on energy and climate change, international engagement, and citizen security.'

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks as he participates in a joint press availability with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and Mexican Foreign Secretary Jose Antonio Meade January 17, 2014 at the State Department in Washington, DC. Secretary Kerry hosted the North American Ministerial with his counterparts to discuss 'advancing North American prosperity, North Americas leadership on energy and climate change, international engagement, and citizen security.'

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Secretary of State John Kerry (2nd L) rides his bike with bodyguards during a break on Iran talks on March 16, 2015 in Lausanne. US Secretary of State John Kerry has something of a history with broken planes but this week during a break from Iran nuclear talks even his bike needed fixing, a Swiss newspaper reported Wednesday. In what may or may not be a metaphor for the talks in Lausanne, Switzerland Kerry's orange racer on Monday couldn't get into gear properly, Lionel Schumann of the Sam's Bike shop told Le Matin. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Secretary of State John Kerry (2nd L) rides his bike with bodyguards during a break on Iran talks on March 16, 2015 in Lausanne. US Secretary of State John Kerry has something of a history with broken planes but this week during a break from Iran nuclear talks even his bike needed fixing, a Swiss newspaper reported Wednesday. In what may or may not be a metaphor for the talks in Lausanne, Switzerland Kerry's orange racer on Monday couldn't get into gear properly, Lionel Schumann of the Sam's Bike shop told Le Matin. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Secretary Kerry Meets With Ukrainian Foreign Minister At The State Department

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Secretary of State John Kerry answers questions about Israel's invasion of Gaza and the current situation in Ukraine following a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin at the State Department July 29, 2014 in Washington, DC. Kerry responded to questions raised about his attempts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Secretary of State John Kerry answers questions about Israel's invasion of Gaza and the current situation in Ukraine following a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin at the State Department July 29, 2014 in Washington, DC. Kerry responded to questions raised about his attempts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Visits China

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Secretary of State John Kerry attends a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 16, 2015 in Beijing, China. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is urging China to halt increasingly assertive actions it is taking in the South China Sea.

Secretary of State John Kerry attends a joint press conference with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 16, 2015 in Beijing, China. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is urging China to halt increasingly assertive actions it is taking in the South China Sea.

Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations

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US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to the media during a press conference at the conclusion of the AUSMIN talks at Admiralty House on August 12, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel are meeting with their Australian counterparts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which will focus on regional security and enhanced military co-operation.

US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to the media during a press conference at the conclusion of the AUSMIN talks at Admiralty House on August 12, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel are meeting with their Australian counterparts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister David Johnston at the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which will focus on regional security and enhanced military co-operation.

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US Secretary of State John Kerry looks out of the window of his room at the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel during a break in Iran nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 1, 2015. Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi said on April 1 that 'problems' remain in nuclear talks with world powers and that there can be no deal without a 'framework for the removal of all sanctions'. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

US Secretary of State John Kerry looks out of the window of his room at the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel during a break in Iran nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 1, 2015. Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi said on April 1 that 'problems' remain in nuclear talks with world powers and that there can be no deal without a 'framework for the removal of all sanctions'. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Secretary Of State John Kerry Meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov In London

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Secretary of State John Kerry attends a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague in Downing Street, on March 14, 2014 in London, England. Mr Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to discuss the Ukrainian crisis situation ahead of a disputed referendum in Crimea on Sunday.

Secretary of State John Kerry attends a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague in Downing Street, on March 14, 2014 in London, England. Mr Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to discuss the Ukrainian crisis situation ahead of a disputed referendum in Crimea on Sunday.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with US Secretary of State John... News PhotoBeijing,Diplomacy,John Kerry,Meeting,People,Politics,Secretary Of State,Talking,USA,Vertical,Xi JinpingPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPChinese President Xi Jinping speaks with US Secretary of State John Kerry during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 13, 2013. The current situation on the Korean peninsula is at a 'critical time', US Secretary of State John Kerry told Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 13 as he arrived to seek Beijing's intervention in the crisis. AFP PHOTO / POOL / YOHSUKE MIZUNO (Photo credit should read YOHSUKE MIZUNO/AFP/Getty Images)